(St. John’s, NL), August 13, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest last night following an assault in Paradise.

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, just after 9:00 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of an assault at a business on Topsail Road in Paradise. On arrival, responding officers located a woman who had visible injury. A short time later, officers located a man believed to be responsible for the assault not far from the business.

As a result of an investigation, a 52-year-old man from Paradise was arrested and charged with assault and breach of court orders. The man was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658